| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $115.38 | 4.655% | $120.7509 | $120.75 | $120.75 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.80 | 8.497% | $210.2672 | $210.27 | $210.25 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.48 | 8.317% | $262.6471 | $262.65 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.75 | 11.604% | $170.4751 | $170.48 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.64 | 9.521% | $17.1291 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.73 | 9.763% | $95.1974 | $95.20 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.72 | 4.545% | $19.5708 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.50 | $896.0376 | $896.05 | $896.05 | $896.10 | |